Medical Card Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 June 2016

Thursday, 9 June 2016

Ceisteanna (120)

Michael D'Arcy

Ceist:

120. Deputy Michael D'Arcy asked the Minister for Health why antibody blood tests costs for systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome and Wegener's disease are not covered under the medical card scheme (details supplied). [15080/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

As this is a service matter, I have asked the HSE to respond directly to the Deputy on this issue. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days, please contact my private office and they will follow up the matter with them.